Admissions Nurse - RN: Weekend & Weeknight Shifts

Universal Health Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA seeks an Admissions Nurse - RN to join our psychiatric and chemical dependence treatment team. You will perform intake, crisis assessment, and admission coordination to ensure safe, timely referrals and coordinated care.

This role requires an active RN license in Louisiana, inpatient intake experience, and strong communication with referral sources, patients, and staff. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention with psychiatric mental health population.
• Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.
• Knowledge: Crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses, development and crisis behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical screening and admission assessments.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Medical screening via nurse-to-nurse phone assessments for transfers.
• Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary.
• Basic medical triage: wound care and related checks.
• Follow-up communication with referral sources, families and unit staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA seeks an Admissions Nurse - RN to join our psychiatric and chemical dependence treatment team. You will perform intake, crisis assessment, and admission coordination to ensure safe, timely referrals and coordinated care.

This role requires an active RN license in Louisiana, inpatient intake experience, and strong communication with referral sources, patients, and staff. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.